The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01
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! but the call for u meeting to reorganize the
| Young Mems Prohibition club was responded
| to by an audience that well-flled tho head
| quarters on Hunter street, and held a very in
teresting meeting, but permanent organization
was not effected, this being postponed until
Thursday evening next.
At the entrance doors every one who at
tended was presented with a blue badge the
words "For Prohibition" being printed there
on in bold type, and the badges were pinned to
the coat, making the wearer a conspicuous pro-
hibtionist.
Several gentlemen were applauded as they
accepted the badges upon entering the hall,
Mir. r. T. Dow coming in for a share of this
demonstration of approval, when he entered
and took his seat, remarlling that he 'was
here to stay" Mr.. Dow has heretofore been q
prominent -prohibitonist, and until re-
Gently president Of the Independent club.
lie suggested the name of William A. Hay
good for the position of temporary chair
man, and he was unanimously elected.
In q few brief and Well-chosen words Mr. Hay
good thanked the club for the honor conferred
upon him. and spoke of the present campaign
in which this organization of the young men
was to play an important part, but with the
prestige OF success that was not their portion
two years ago. He referred to several ner-
sonal conversations with acquaintance and
business men of Atlanta who had regarded the
former election as an experiment and were
| neutral. or opposed to prohibition, but who
were now in favor of the movement.
After this committee had retired to prepare
their report, it was suggested by the chairman
that the present would be an excellent oppor-
tunity for an impromptu experience meeting,
and his idea met with prompt and generous
applause from the audience, and loud calls
were made for II. T.. Dow. The gentleman re-
sponded to the invitation, and taking the
stand made very fine address which was well
received, and interrupted'py frequent bursts
of applause.
lie humorously cited his connection with
the opposition, which had been close and
binding one, but added in cOnclu-
sion that he had hidden liquor
and its friends an afectionate and
lasting farewell. lie had, however, 10 rancor
in his heart, nor i'll feeling for any one of his
former friends. He was after whisky
and not the men who sell it, or who are in
favor of its being sold But he wanted abso-
lutte and practical prohibition and the doing
away of all the various DISCUSSES and shams
under which whisky masqucrades and is daily
sold in the city of Atlanta today.
DIR. Hawthorne responded to the enthusiastic
calls and spoke briefly of the harmony and
Christian spirit of the meeting, touching also
upon the fact that the logic of events was
fast making friends and votes for the prohibi-
ton movement. He spoke of the intention to
make this campaign where good will and tho
absence Of mud-throwing would be conspicu-
Gus. DIR. Hawthorne asserted his confidence
i'll the victory al the November election stating
that he was reliably informed that the coored
vote would be 1000 greater for prohibition
than in 1885. He said that he wanted every
member of the club and every one of his hearers
to win at least five votes from The opposition
Mr.. L. f. Corrigan was called for and an
swered by introducing Mr.. g. j. Hayden,
who has lately made an extensive tour through
the west and northwest visiting Kansas and
Iowa during his trip. Mr.. Hayden made o
few remarks, stating that on his visit to the
sections referred to he had been extensively
in QnIA of ft,n
movement in Atlanta and that everybody
apparently was looking to this city for an eX-
ample OF what prohibition could accomplish.
Mr.. Hayden said that very much depended on
the result in this city at the November cleo
ton, by reason of the prominence of Atlanta
and its being the first city of importance to
attempt the enforcement Of stringent pro-
hibitory law,
lie was followed by Mr. Hooper Alexander
in one of the best addresses of the evening.
He cited figures to show that the population
and wealth had increased remarkably since 'S5,
and stated that if this had not been on ac-
count Of prohibition it had been done in spite
of it. He predicted q majority of 1900 for
prohibition at the November election
The largest audience ever assembled in the
courthouse was gathered there last night 1t
was densey packed with men and ladies and
many colored people.
Judge Hillyer said--I was called CT to speak
two years ago, and L remember that then /
felt nothing but the kindest and most generous
impulses. was impelled to the work because
it was work of kindness. / pledged myself
then to pursue conciliatory course to the end,
and l have pursued that course ever since.
Not one word of harshness or unkindness has
ever passed my lips. No set of men has ever
been so well rewarded as YOU, and YOU see the
fruit Of your reward tonight. Applause
The contest is not Of your seeking. II is
forced on you. 1t is not now a question of
the disturbance of system recognized by Law.
All implied i'll that objection has passed away.
At mt Ian
ged in the traffic have either como elsewhere
or are happy in other pursuits.
The issue is clean cut and squarely drawn
prohibition or unlimited barrooms. Will you
bring back the one hundred and thirty bar
rooms or say nay2" A hundred voices re-
sponded nay] "All have witnessed the hap
piness Of the people. You walk about the city
and see the evidences of it. You know it
yourselves; you can testify to it. On Saturday
evening when you see men going homo with
their wages in their pockets. and see the clear,
open countenances, the boamng eyes Of their
families betokening peace and plenty at home;
when you consider that between 7 900 and 10000
persons receive their wages on Saturday, and
that nearly all paid to them is applied TO useful
purposes, prOmotive of happiness or comfort,
can you think of voting whisky back? The
idea Of asking patriotic men to say by their
ballot in presence Of God.
81 here consent to the restoration of the old
order of things:
"He who contemplates that city with the
BJanQafu Of InOfalS ana intelligence as Attain
ia is capable Of a crime like that mistakes the
people Of Atlanta Applause.
1t is as much impossible TO bring back bar
rooms as it is to establish Mormonism in our
midst [Applause,]
The men engaged in the advocacy Of prohi-
bition have no other ends to serve but to do
right What effect has prohibition had on tho
working classes. The tax assessors book show
that in April 1885 there were 4,467 owners of
their own homes, and in April 1887
there were 5,l45 persons owning their own
home-578 more than in 1885. The increase Of
1895 over 1888 was only 1J4. How is that man
constructed in his reason and conscience who
would briug back 80 barrooms to cheat these
men out Of their homes. Much has been said
Of the increase in assessments Of real estate in
the city. 1t is claimed that the officers Of tie
city were prohibtionirts and their action coll
ored by their views. The assessors were sworn
to assess the property 1T fair market value.
Of all the central property there is not piece
on the market at the assess-
ment. Tho building formerly occu-
pied by Nuhlenbrink's bar sold in 1885 for
S21,00O-Si, 900 improvements were put on IL
and II has sold recently for $50, 900, The taxpay-
ers Of the city and county on their oatls return
their property at an increase Of S2,11g,12J.
There has been a marked increase in house
hold and ueregDai nrOugrtV gf least Ggf0 Ofn